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Rights Group Claims Russian and Belarusian Athletes Violated Olympic Neutrality Rules

Global Rights Compliance urges IOC to ban athletes allegedly supporting Russia's invasion of Ukraine from Paris Olympics.

  • 33 out of 59 Russian and Belarusian athletes reportedly breached IOC guidelines on neutrality.
  • Evidence presented to IOC includes social media activity and military affiliations.
  • IOC has not acted on the evidence, maintaining athletes were vetted according to guidelines.
  • Global Rights Compliance warns IOC sponsors about potential complicity in endorsing Russia’s actions.
  • Russian and Belarusian Olympic Committees have not responded to the allegations.
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